Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones take centre stage at Dubai Opera

Spielberg screenings bring the worlds of cinema and live music together

Film fans looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy their favourite movies better book their seats at Dubai Opera this month. Following in the footsteps of The Royal Albert Hall in London, Dubai’s opera house is hosting a series of live screenings celebrating two movie classics. The legendary 1993 movie Jurassic Park will roar back onto the big screen this April accompanied by the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra to spotlight composer John Williams’ Grammynominated score. The European orchestra will also bring to life another of Spielberg’s winning movies, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, on April 19 and 21. Both movies won Academy Awards – including Best Sound and Best Sound Editing. Jurassic Park April 20 and 21

Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Thur 8pm, Fri 3pm, Dhs150. Tel: (800) 362. Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. dubaiopera.com Raiders Of The Lost Ark April 19 and 21

Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Wed and Fri 8pm, Dhs150. Tel: (800) 362. Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. dubaiopera.com